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Equine Obituary – Black Gins Scout

It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Black Gins Scout on Monday, April 7, 2025. Sired by Gen’s Black Gin and out of a Jose’ Jose’ mare, Scout was born on September 29, 2017. He was raised by Willard and Linda Townson of Woodville, Alabama, and was started by Leatherwood Farm.
4/9/2025

TWHYA Announces Changes To Summer Splash Horse Show

The TWHYA Summer Splash Horse Show, a staple for the past six years, has traditionally been known as an all-youth and halter event. This year, however, the show is expanding its reach—welcoming both amateur and professional riders to the competition ring. In another exciting change, the show date has been moved from its usual August slot to June 13th, the Friday before the popular Walking for Cancer event.
4/9/2025

Obituary – Dr. Michael Wallace Coleman, MD

Dr. Michael Wallace Coleman, a beloved physician, loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 7, 2025, at his home in Money, Mississippi at the age of 77. 
4/9/2025

Obituary- Judy McDonald

Judith M. McDonald, age 87, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at The Waters in Shelbyville. Born on July 2, 1937, in Burlington, Washington, Judy made Tennessee her home for more than 30 years.
4/7/2025

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4/4/2025

Walking In The Smokies Adds a Class

Walking In The Smokies has added class 51A NCWHA Members Only on Saturday night. 
4/4/2025

TWHBEA-sponsored awards presented at 2025 Tennessee FFA State Convention

The 2025 Tennessee FFA State Convention was recently held March 23-26th at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, TN,and the TWHBEA-sponsored awards were presented by TWHBEA CEO, Mark Farrar.
4/2/2025

Industry Scholarships Available For Youth

Do you know of a youth that will be graduating high school or is already enrolled in college or a trade school? If so, please inform them that there are several industry scholarships available.
4/2/2025

Equine Obituary- The American Choice

The American Choice was humanly laid to rest on March 30, 2025 at the age of 25. He was buried at Saddlecrest Farm where he lived his retirement years. There he had a huge”room with a view” and beautiful pastures to roam and eat grass.
4/1/2025

WHOA Kentucky Incentive Horse Show Series

WHOA Kentucky Incentive Horse Show Series.

The dates for the Kentucky Incentive Program WHOA Show series are as follows:

3/31/2025

Obituary – Charles Atnip

Charles D. Atnip, age 79, of Smithville, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his residence. Born on April 8, 1945, in Smithville, TN, to his parents, the late Dale and Bessie Atnip. Charles was the proud owner of Charles D. Atnip Realty & Auction. He was a Baptist and a member of the TN Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association.
3/29/2025

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3/28/2025

Walking In The Smokies Changes Judging Panel

Walking In The Smokies, scheduled for April 3-5, has announced an update to its judging panel. Mike Hilley, David Sisk, and Jamie Lawrence will be marking the cards at the event, which will take place at Smoky Mountain Arena in Sevierville, TN.
3/28/2025

Obituary – Clay Self

Samuel Clay Self, age 52, of the Wesley's Chapel community, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center.
3/28/2025

Obituary –Dwaine Elliott

William “Dwaine” Elliott, 77, of Valdese passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Peak Resources Nursing Center in Shelby following a period of declining health.
3/27/2025